Payroll Accountant & HR Admin (Permanent)

Job Title: Payroll Accountant & HR Admin Start Date: 2026-08-21 - 2026-09-20 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB008140 Sectors: Finance Location: Gauteng , Sandton Salary: R 30 000 - R 45 000 Monthly Basic Salary (Provident fund and bonus) Brief: Payroll Accountant & HR Administrator Sandton | Permanent Are you a payroll and accounting professional who enjoys working with both the numbers and the people side of the business? Our client is looking for a Payroll Accountant & HR Administrator to join their Head Office team. This is a varied role combining payroll accounting, statutory compliance, reconciliations and HR administration , making it ideal for someone who is detail-driven, organised and comfortable working to strict deadlines. Experience in Sage 300 People highly advantageous . Detail: What You'll Be Doing You'll take responsibility for ensuring the monthly payroll is accurate, compliant and processed on time, while also supporting the accounting and HR functions. Your role will include: Reviewing monthly payroll and investigating variances before final sign-off Managing payroll reconciliations and ensuring payroll balances correctly to the General Ledger Preparing and reviewing payroll journals and related accounting entries Overseeing EMP201 and EMP501 processes and supporting SARS compliance Preparing payroll and management reports Assisting with month-end, year-end and audit requirements Handling payroll and salary-related queries Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records Supporting onboarding, offboarding and recruitment administration Assisting with employee benefits and HR reporting Supporting EE submissions and Scorecard audit requirements Ensuring payroll and HR processes remain compliant with relevant legislation What We're Looking For You'll need to be someone who is strong on payroll, confident with accounting and meticulous when it comes to detail . You should have: A relevant Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, HR or a related field 5–10 years' experience across payroll and HR administration At least 5 years' finance and accounting experience Solid hands-on payroll processing experience Strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and SARS payroll requirements Practical experience with EMP201 and EMP501 Good knowledge of South African employment legislation Strong Excel skills Experience working with payroll and/or accounting systems Excellent reconciliation and numerical skills The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet non-negotiable payroll deadlines The Person You are highly organised, analytical and trustworthy , with the ability to handle sensitive employee and financial information with absolute discretion. You're comfortable working independently, but equally happy collaborating with both Finance and HR. You notice discrepancies, ask the right questions and don't wait until month-end to discover that something doesn't balance! If payroll is your strength, accounting is second nature and you enjoy a role with a strong HR component, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Apply Online Please note: This is a confidential recruitment assignment . Client details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. show more... For more information please contact: Juliet Auret Apply